Sometimes things just don't go to plan. An obstacle or a setback is placed in your path. At the time it can feel like the end of the world. Fears and doubts rush in, those feelings of not meeting expectations or not feeling good enough. I remember when I injured my knee as I neared … Continue reading How to overcome obstacles – be the river
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The only thing holding you back from achieving your goals
The only thing that is holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams is... What you think. In other words, the stories that you tell yourself that you believe to be true. What's holding you back is NOT the excuses you've made up or the situation you find yourself in or even your fears … Continue reading The only thing holding you back from achieving your goals
#WalkNZ – Finally reached Bluff
I've done it! I've finally reached Bluff, the southern most point and finish of the 3,000km (1,864mile) Te Araroa Trail down the length of New Zealand. This was the final six days of the trail (plus one rest day) that I had left to complete after Covid lockdown put an end to the walk in … Continue reading #WalkNZ – Finally reached Bluff
You don’t have to be a superstar
One of the random I thoughts and doubts I had ahead of walking the length of New Zealand was... I'm not Bear Grylls (that epic adventure man who drinks elephant dung). So therefore, I concluded, I can't walk 3,000km. Have you seen what I did there? First, I compared myself to someone who is uncomparable … Continue reading You don’t have to be a superstar
What book editing has to do with life
I've started the editing process of the first draft of my book detailing my experience of walking the Te Araroa Trail down the length of New Zealand. I had been dreading it. How bad was my writing going to be? How much would I have to rewrite? How long was it going to take? Was … Continue reading What book editing has to do with life
Days 66-70 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Motatapu Track
Calves screamed. Lightening strips of pain burned up the back of my legs. My lungs were in meltdown trying to support my muscles that sucked up the scant oxygen in my blood, while my heart seemed to be in its death throes as it attempted to keep up with the relentless uphill movement of my … Continue reading Days 66-70 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Motatapu Track
Days 57-63 of #WalkNZ part 2 – Ahuriri River and the Breast Hill Track
Sometimes the Te Araroa throws everything at you. Hot, cold, sun, rain, uphill, downhill, stunning views, monotonous boredom, walking like a machine, hobbling and in pain. Wet underpants. That was this section. Seven days. Demanding. Challenging. Totally worth it. But it didn’t start well. A 29km walk along a flat cycle way. Sounds easy, right, … Continue reading Days 57-63 of #WalkNZ part 2 – Ahuriri River and the Breast Hill Track
Days 45-55 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Clent Hills, Two Thumbs Range & Te Araroa’s highest point
I have now walked just more than half of the South Island of New Zealand on part 2 of #WalkNZ. More than 650km. Woozers! That explains why the tread on my shoes is looking a little bald and why I’m now slightly obsessed with food. The past 10 days have provided some of the best … Continue reading Days 45-55 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Clent Hills, Two Thumbs Range & Te Araroa’s highest point
Day 8 – 15 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Richmond Ranges
I can confirm that: Deep Heat does not deter sandflies; mice seem to have the magic skills of getting into a closed backpack to eat my peanuts; I have a selective memory of how hard the uphills are in the Richmond Ranges; five days warm up walking the Queen Charlotte Track is not sufficient for … Continue reading Day 8 – 15 of #WalkNZ part 2 – The Richmond Ranges
Day 1-5 of #WalkNZ part 2 – Queen Charlotte Track
It was cold. It was grey. Where the hell was summer? I shivered as I did some stretches before the official start of #WalkNZ part 2 began. Here I was at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, and less than a year since I was last here ready to walk the Queen … Continue reading Day 1-5 of #WalkNZ part 2 – Queen Charlotte Track
Katrina Megget 